CVE-2025-48568: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.4 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-48568, organizations should implement a multi-layered approach beyond waiting for official patches. First, enforce strict physical and local access controls to prevent unauthorized users from gaining local access to devices. Employ device encryption and strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the impact of lockscreen bypasses. Utilize mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor device status and enforce security policies, including disabling unnecessary local interfaces and restricting debugging or developer options. Encourage users to avoid installing untrusted applications that could facilitate local access escalation. Network segmentation and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools can help detect anomalous local activities indicative of exploitation attempts. Once Google releases patches, prioritize immediate deployment on all affected devices. Additionally, conduct regular security awareness training to inform users about the risks of local device compromise and the importance of physical device security.
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.